Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

2013 Annual Business Confidence Report

NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.

Headlines

  • 2013 was a record year for company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2013 was a record second half year for company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any half year in history.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous October.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.
  • 2013 was a record year for net growth in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous October.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    2013 was a record year for company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 522 companies were formed in Waltham Cross in 2013. This total is 15.5% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearWaltham CrossUK
    2013522529,363
    2012452491,893
    2011417452,870
    2010354400,358
    2009340362,675
    Record Year2013 (522)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2013 was a record second half year for company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 265 companies were formed in Waltham Cross. This figure is 5.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Waltham Cross occurred in 2013 when a total of 265 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham CrossUK
    2013265259,931
    2012251238,743
    % change5.6%8.9%
    Record Year2013 (265)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 137 companies were registered in Waltham Cross during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 2.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 6.1% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Waltham CrossUK
    2013137127,247
    2012140119,875
    % change-2.1%6.1%
    Record Year 2012 (140) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.

    October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013555032
    New companies in 2012486428
    % change14.6%-21.9%14.3%
    Record Year2013 (55)2012 (64)2013 (32)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 286 companies were dissolved in Waltham Cross in 2013. This total is 10.9% higher than in 2012 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearWaltham CrossUK
    2013286332,213
    2012258293,729
    2011248314,524
    2010260342,233
    2009382533,789
    Record Year2009 (382)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 154 companies were dissolved in Waltham Cross. This figure is 19.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Waltham Cross occurred in 2005 when a total of 247 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham CrossUK
    2013154177,021
    2012129145,935
    % change19.4%21.3%
    Record Year2005 (247)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 63 companies were dissolved in Waltham Cross during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 13.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 29.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Waltham CrossUK
    20136390,851
    20127370,027
    % change-13.7%29.7%
    Record Year 2005 (124) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2013231525
    Closed companies in 2012382213
    % change-39.5%-31.8%92%
    Record Year2005 (89)2010 (29)2013 (25)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    2013 was a record year for net growth in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 236 companies were added to the company register for Waltham Cross in 2013. This number represents growth of 45.2% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 42 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2013 when the Waltham Cross company register grew by 236 companies.

    YearWaltham CrossUK
    2013236197,150
    2012194198,164
    2011169138,346
    20109458,125
    2009-42-171,114
    Record Year2013 (236)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Waltham Cross increased by 111 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham CrossUK
    201311182,910
    201212292,808
    Record Year2012 (122)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Waltham Cross during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 74 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Waltham CrossUK
    20137436,396
    20126749,848
    Record Year 2013 (74) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    October 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous October.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201332357
    Net growth in 2012104215
    Record Year2013 (32)2012 (42)2002 (16)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Waltham Cross formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Waltham Cross was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearWaltham Cross
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1998 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Waltham Cross formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham Cross
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Waltham Cross formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Waltham Cross
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.2%0.1%
    % change6.5%-23.2%3.9%
    Record Year2001 (0.1%)2001 (0.2%)1999 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 42.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2013 was 42.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.8%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2013 was 41.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 5.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The record year for female directors in Waltham Cross was 1985 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Waltham Cross in 2013 was 29.3%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.0%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The record second half year for female directors in Waltham Cross was 2004 when 45.0% of all directors were female.

    26.9% of all director appointments in Waltham Cross in the second half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Waltham Cross was in 2004 when 32.8% of all directors were female.

    23.7% of all director appointments in Waltham Cross in the fourth quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.6% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2012-Dec 2013)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING1.69%CONSULTING5.22%
    MANAGEMENT1.58%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    CARE1.13%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    CONSULTANCY1.13%PROPERTY2.59%
    CAPITAL1.02%TRADING2.08%
    LONDON0.90%ENGINEERING1.87%
    CONSULTANTS0.90%LONDON1.86%
    CONSTRUCTION0.79%DESIGN1.76%
    PROPERTY0.79%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    M0.68%CARE1.73%
    TRADING0.68%BUSINESS1.71%
    ENTERPRISES0.56%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    (LONDON)0.56%GLOBAL1.58%
    IMAGINE0.56%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    GAS0.45%PROPERTIES1.54%
    KITCHEN0.45%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    ASSOCIATES0.45%J1.51%
    TRAINING0.45%MEDIA1.50%
    TRANSPORT0.45%IT1.35%
    VENTURES0.45%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    PROPERTIES0.45%M1.23%
    INVESTMENTS0.45%BUILDING1.21%
    20.45%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    CO0.45%CAPITAL1.19%
    PLUMBING0.45%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied258266,814
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified5426,001
    99999 - Dormant Company3846,762
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified3255,342
    41100 - Development of building projects209,485
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2027,183
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1936,164
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1418,034
    86900 - Other human health activities119,543
    49410 - Freight transport by road117,333
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet108,879
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment106,000
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified107,823
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets105,800
    93199 - Other sports activities93,723
    74990 - Non-trading company914,223
    68310 - Real estate agencies83,405
    70221 - Financial management83,085
    56290 - Other food services83,837
    70100 - Activities of head offices83,944

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08764268 EB ACCOUNTING LIMITED 06 Nov 2013
    08764402 SEAGRAVE HR SERVICES LIMITED 06 Nov 2013
    08767502 STOVELL CONSULTING LIMITED 08 Nov 2013
    08790339 BUUFALO LTD 26 Nov 2013
    08758703 BIKINI 101 LIMITED 01 Nov 2013
    08759612 ELEGANCE TRADING INT LTD 04 Nov 2013
    08759908 MORGOCI & CO DRIVERS LIMITED 04 Nov 2013
    08762667 ART TRADE INDEX LIMITED 05 Nov 2013
    08763992 PARKUPHERE LIMITED 06 Nov 2013
    08764388 STOCKPOT HR LIMITED 06 Nov 2013
    08765769 TECH 1088 LIMITED 07 Nov 2013
    08767223 GENESIS ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED 08 Nov 2013
    08771742 IMAGINE NEW HOMES LIMITED 12 Nov 2013
    08774536 PHILIPPINES CHILD RESCUE LIMITED 14 Nov 2013
    08777126 SHERATON BLINDS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 15 Nov 2013
    08778270 ARNIE KEITH LIMITED 18 Nov 2013
    08781877 KC COMPOSITES LIMITED 19 Nov 2013
    08782998 JOHNY GIWERA LTD 20 Nov 2013
    08784168 TOBIAS ASSOCIATES LIMITED 20 Nov 2013
    08784732 THE BUS STOP SHOP LTD 21 Nov 2013
    08788058 MATEDO LIMITED 25 Nov 2013
    08791115 TOM & MONICA LIMITED 26 Nov 2013
    08792854 IMAGINE AFFORDABLE LIVING LIMITED 27 Nov 2013
    08793164 STORN LIMITED 27 Nov 2013
    08793790 IMAGINE THE PERFECT MOVE LIMITED 28 Nov 2013